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Political notebook: Minnesota budget clash continues to grow
By Don Davis Gov. Mark Daytons budget proposal continues to play out in interesting ways, usually with Republicans strongly opposed and Democrats more mildly in support. Rep. Matt Dean, R-Dellwood, ...
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State Farm puts N.D. 11th, Minnesota sixth in odds of hitting a deer
North Dakota ranks 11th nationally in the odds of motorists running into a deer, State Farm insurance company reported today. Thats unchanged from last year, State Farm said, and the odds of hitting ...
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Autumn in Minnesota...with Two French Women at a Winery
The colors and crisp weather make the upper Midwest a land many ought to envy. Something about the air in the autumn makes me feel more alive.In addition, harvest time is a recognition of a summer wel...
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Conversation with the sky
I know what it feels like again to stay up till 4 a.m. Friends and I joined the owls and coyotes at the Furtman Farm Star Party near Webster, Wis. for a third of an Earth rotation under the stars. T...
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Weekend Finds: Minnesota Maple Syrup and Hand-Rolled Butter
Who would have thought that a favorite find at a food and wine event would be maple syrup? Oh, and butter, too. One of my first vendor stops at the 17th Annual Food and Wine Experience at Target Fiel...
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Minnesota FFA members to participate in National Convention

More than 800 Minnesota FFA members will converge on the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 25-27.

October 21, 2012

Annual Greenbook highlights sustainable agriculture innovations

The Greenbook publication highlights the results of innovative projects that test new approaches to raising crops and livestock as well as marketing agricultural products.

October 20, 2012

Organic farmers, processors have until October 31 to apply for certification rebate

Minnesota organic farmers and processors have until the end of the month to apply for this year’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program.

October 07, 2012

Minnesota specialty crop producers and programs get boost from USDA

The State of Minnesota has been awarded more than $700,000 in 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs and spices, medicinal plants, tree nuts, flowers, and nursery plants (horticulture and floriculture).

October 07, 2012

America's farm co-ops set records in 2011

Farmer, rancher and fishery cooperatives posted record sales and income in 2011, surpassing the previous record sales year of 2008 by $10 billion while besting the old income record by $500 million.

October 06, 2012

Flood assistance grants available to 15 counties in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for state flood assistance from farmers severely impacted by record rainfall and flooding in June 2012.

September 30, 2012

Farmers can take steps to help avoid fall harvest farm fires

As the fall harvest progresses, the risk of farm fires increase, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These fires can spread rapidly and cause significant losses in crops and machinery.

September 13, 2012

Klobuchar and Peterson: House needs to take action before current Farm Bill expires on September 30

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Representative Collin Peterson joined the National Farmers Union and the American Farm Bureau at a rally this week calling on the House of Representatives to swiftly pass a five-year Farm Bill; the current Farm Bill expires on September 30.

September 13, 2012

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Driving alert: Watch for farm equipment

Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.

September 11, 2012

'Blue Jackets Bright Futures' program encourages youth to join FFA

As Minnesota FFA prepares to welcome thousands of young people into membership at the start of the school year, the Minnesota FFA Foundation will again offer the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program, which provides sponsored FFA jackets to Minnesota youth who are starting their FFA career.

September 09, 2012

Plotting the future – Douglas County tradition plows into farming advancements

Plotting the future – Douglas County tradition plows into farming advancements Farmers in Douglas County are ready to reap this year’s harvest. But first they took an afternoon to celebrate the 5th annual Plot Day hosted by the Douglas County Corn and Soybean Growers at Pioneer Park in Brandon. The gathering was held on the last Monday in August.

By Crystal Dey , September 07, 2012

Farmers cautious about 2013 corn acreage, says survey

U.S. farmers are unsure about whether to increase corn acreage next spring, despite high prices and sharply lower production caused by this year’s historic drought. Instead, Farm Futures magazine’s first survey of 2013 planting intentions shows growers would rather boost soybean and wheat seedings.

September 01, 2012

15-year-old beginning farmer course attracts people from variety of backgrounds

By the time he was 20, Nolan Lenzen had already completed a dairy management course at a local college and launched a farming career in partnership with his father and grandfather. They were milking 90 cows in a tie-stall barn and cropping 300 acres near the south-central Minnesota community of Watertown. Some might say it was a family-farming dream come true.

August 26, 2012

'Transitioning to Grass-Based Farming' featured at Field Day near Starbuck

How one farm has transitioned from row crops to pasture-systems will be the focus of a free Land Stewardship Project (LSP) Farm Beginnings farm tour near Starbuck on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

August 23, 2012

Apples are early; crop is smaller but quality is high

Apple lovers can look for their favorite local apple varieties earlier than usual this fall. Most varieties will ripen one to two weeks ahead of normal and many orchards have early season favorites for sale.

August 20, 2012

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